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The Forest Trust wildlife&HCVF specialist kaliwungu city, kendal, central java www.tft-forests.org --- On Sat, 9/12/09, Laurel Heydir <[email protected]> wrote: From: Laurel Heydir <[email protected]> Subject: [fkkm] FW: Vacancy @ Grameen Technology Center - PROGRAM MANAGER [Due: 9 Oct. '09] To: [email protected], [email protected] Date: Saturday, September 12, 2009, 11:15 AM From: Happy Tarumadevyanto [mailto:happy. tarumadevyanto@ gmail.com] General Information Date posted: 10 August 2009 Application instructions Please email htho...@grameenfoun daiton.org Organization( s): Grameen Technology Center Country/Region: Indonesia Contract Length: Long-term consulting assignment Apply by: 09 October 2009 Description Grameen Technology Center Application Laboratory Position: Program Manager Location: Indonesia (based in Jakarta) Job Type: 9 month contract (renewable with acceptable performance and funding) Starting Date: August 15 or later Contact: htho...@grameenfoun dation.org About the Application Laboratory and the Grameen Technology Center The Application Laboratory (AppLab) develops, tests, iterates and scales mobile information services that can be delivered over simple mobile devices to aid in the fight against poverty. Grameen Foundation is already working in Indonesia to recruit, train and enable poor, high-potential entrepreneurs- to-be to become Village Phone Operators, who launch and run sustainable micro-franchise businesses. These Operators will provide a testing ground and distribution channel for delivering mobile information and content to members of their communities. Our AppLab efforts in Indonesia build on successful efforts in Uganda, and will serve as a platform for further replication and scaling worldwide. The AppLab is an initiative of the Grameen Technology Center (GTC), part of Grameen Foundation. The GTC focuses on technology that makes microfinance operations more efficient, creates income-generating opportunities for the poor and provides poor communities access to valuable information and local resources. Our efforts support the Grameen Foundation's mission to empower the world's poorest people to lift themselves out of poverty. Please visit http://www.applab. org/ for additional information. Job Description The Program Manager is directly responsible for the on-the-ground leadership and implementation of the AppLab program in Indonesia. You will provide strategic and operational leadership by working closely with a range of AppLab partners (a multi-national technology partner, mobile operators, government ministries, NGOs, etc), managing local resources, guiding several types of research and pilots, tracking and reporting results and guiding overall strategy. In this high-profile position you will shape AppLab evolution, project manage the initiative, and develop/launch/ scale applications with the objective of broad replication. Specific Responsibilities Include: Developing and guiding AppLab Indonesia strategy Deepen relationships, leverage strengths and understand needs of local partners (major mobile operator, microfinance institutions, Village Phone Operators and others) Serve as local link with partners based outside of Indonesia Gain deep understanding of complementary initiatives, global trends in application usage and learning from related experiences and incorporate into implementation strategy Develop recommendations for short-, mid- and long-term AppLab strategy in Indonesia Project management excellence Prepare project plans covering small- and medium-scale pilots as well as broad scaling Actively manage implementation - problem-solve and remove barriers as they arise, hold team to goals, schedule and budget Provide technical subject matter expertise and work closely with partners to ensure effective technical implementation Craft effective education and demand generation programs Develop creative, efficient and effective training programs with the potential to reach Village Phone Operators or other intermediaries (e.g., midwives, ag extension workers, etc.) in multiple regions Track and report results Clearly define success metrics for each pilot and phase of implementation Establish transparent and easily accessible reporting framework to measure and communicate progress on a real-time basis (including budget) Prepare timely and comprehensive analyses of pilots, suggest approaches to strengthen applications/ business models and draw conclusions about scaling potential & approach Manage local resources and vendors/suppliers Hire/manage local team in all aspects of work (product managers and operations manager) Develop a detailed training program for team Manage local vendors/suppliers (e.g., outsourced development, market research consultants) Guide research Work closely with local researcher(s) as required to coordinate needs assessment research Drive local efforts to build findings into iterative process of developing and testing new applications Promote AppLab efforts outside of Indonesia Generate awareness about our AppLab efforts in Indonesia as appropriate Represent the AppLab in Indonesia in discussions with a wide range of partners Explore opportunities for additional AppLab implementations in other countries Support global scaling of successful application( s) (as appropriate) Ideal Candidate Outstanding project management skills Experienced and savvy project manager with a proven track record of achievement under a range of challenging situations (ideally in multiple countries) Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects (strategic, operational and tactical) - with proven ability to work effectively with diverse partners Strong business leadership abilities Strong, innovative, creative problem solver; strategic thinker; strategy consulting experience a plus. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills An entrepreneurial spirit – with the ability to think strategically and act tactically. Ideal candidate would have started and run own company, or worked in a leadership role in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment Comfort with unstructured problems and ability to manage complexities under pressure Ability to promote knowledge transfer through strong mentoring and team building skills Enthusiasm and passion for our work in Indonesia Enthusiasm for learning from different cultures Equally comfortable presenting to a room of business executives and discussing needs with villagers sitting on the dirt floor of a rural home Passionate about the work of Grameen Foundation & role of technology in poverty alleviation Deep understanding of information and communication technology - preferably with practical experience in developing countries Qualifications Advanced degree in international development, economics, public policy, engineering, business (MBA) or related field At least 5 years of project management or business leadership experience - ideally with a top strategy consulting firm, technology company or successful start-up Strong preference for people with information and communication technology experience Business experience in Indonesia preferred Fluency in oral and written English required and fluency in Bahasa Indonesian is highly preferred Compensation Competitive salary Opportunity to serve as a high-profile leader in the Indonesian business, government and NGO community, combining innovation, entrepreneurial problem solving, project management and stakeholder management to deliver deep and lasting social impact in Indonesia and beyond
